Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, MLB, WNBA and CFL Previews and Odds - 08/14/26

by Big Al Staff

Friday, Aug 14, 2026
The Friday sports card features NFLX, MLB, WNBA, and CFL action.

The NFLX preseason continues with Week 1, with three games at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Denver Broncos travel to Atlanta to play the Falcons as a 3.5-point road favorite with the total set at 40.5 (all odds from DraftKings unless indicated otherwise). The New York Jets host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the NFL Network as a 5.5-point favorite with an over/under of 35.5. The Miami Dolphins play in Washington against the Commanders as a 3.5-point road favorite with a total of 35.5. 

Major League Baseball has 14 games scheduled. The Chicago Cubs play at home against the St. Louis Cardinals on Apple TV+ at 2:20 p.m. ET as a -188 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8. 

The Cincinnati Reds are at home to take on the Miami Marlins at 6:10 p.m. ET as a -114 money-line favorite with a total of 8. Two more MLB games throw out the first pitch at 6:40 p.m. ET. The Detroit Tigers host the Chicago White Sox as a -157 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. The Boston Red Sox are on the road in Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates as a -144 money-line road favorite with a total of 8. 

Three MLB games start at 7:10 p.m. ET. The New York Mets play at home against the Washington Nationals as a -121 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. The Cleveland Guardians are at home to face the San Diego Padres as a -130 money-line favorite with a total of 7.5. The Tampa Bay Rays host the Baltimore Orioles. 

Two MLB games begin at 7:15 p.m. ET. The New York Yankees visit Toronto to battle the Blue Jays on Apple TV+ as a -155 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 8. The Atlanta Braves host the Arizona Diamondbacks on Peacock as a -195 money-line favorite with a total of 7.5. The Houston Astros play at home against the Seattle Mariners at 8:10 p.m. ET as a -131 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8. 

The Kansas City Royals play in Los Angeles against the Angels at 9:38 p.m. ET with both teams priced as -110 money-line favorites with a total of 9. The Texas Rangers are on the road to challenge the Athletics on Peacock at 9:40 p.m. ET as a -128 money-line road favorite at BetOnline with an over/under of 9.5. The Los Angeles Dodgers are at home against the Milwaukee Brewers at 10:10 p.m. ET as a -193 money-line favorite with a total of 8. The San Francisco Giants host the Colorado Rockies at 10:15 p.m. ET as a -131 money-line favorite with an over/under of  7.5. 

The WNBA has two games on tap. The Indiana Fever play at home against the Dallas Wings at 7:30 p.m. ET as a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 186.5. The Seattle Storm are at home against the Portland Fire at 10:00 p.m. ET as a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 179.5. 

Week 10 in the Canadian Football League continues with one game. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the Ottawa Redblacks at 8:30 p.m. ET as a 7-point favorite with a total of 57.5. 
 

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